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Should your CPAP machine be lower than your head?
Keep your CPAP tubing lower than your head while you sleep. Keep the temperature in your bedroom warmer. Use a heated tube to maintain a steady temperature and humidity level. Keep your CPAP tube warm with a tube cover or by placing it under your blankets.
Should CPAP be placed higher or lower than bed?
Keep the CPAP at the same height as your bed to ensure the tubing moves freely and to increase your comfort level. And if your unit has a humidifier, Griffin said it’s important your CPAP is level.
Where is the best place to place your CPAP machine?
A nightstand provides the best spot for a CPAP. Some people like to put them on the floor or under their bed so that they stay out of sight, but this can be hard on the device. Floors tend to have more dust than night tables, and increased dust will shorten the life of the air filter in your CPAP.
What height should CPAP be?
CPAP unit should be placed approximately two (2) feet off the floor, sitting on a small shelf or stool. The CPAP unit should never be placed at the same height as the bed. Wipe CPAP unit down at least weekly and remove any dust from filters.
How often do I really need to clean my CPAP?
CPAP equipment manufacturers recommend regular cleanings. They advise washing out the mask, tubing and CPAP humidifier chamber at least once a week. Rinsing the mask and hose daily is also a good practice that helps keep them clean in the interim. Experts also recommend washing the parts out daily if you are sick.
Should a CPAP machine be above your head?
Place the unit at a level at or below the level of you head. If water collects in the tube it will drain back towards the unit rather than in your mask. Also a CPAP or APAP machine resting above your head could be easily pulled into your bed at night! Allow for good airflow to the CPAP or APAP machine.
What happens if CPAP runs out of water?
What happens if my water chamber runs out of water during the night? Your device will function normally and safely without water in the water chamber, but it will no longer provide humidification.